Apprentice Lineman Transmission Line Construction

 

APPRENTICE LINEMAN - Transmission Line Construction 

 

HQ Location: 205 Southfield Parkway, Forest Park, GA but you will be assigned to work assignments throughout the State of Georgia

NOTE: We are anticipating filling several vacancies - we are actively sourcing and beginning the hiring process now for these positions.

 

Job Summary 

There are multiple openings for Apprentice Lineman who work in the construction of Transmission Lines throughout the state of Georgia.

Candidates hired as Apprentice Lineman must have 4 years or more as certified Lineman experience and will participate in a 3 – 3 ½ year training program. 

Candidates hired as Apprentice Lineman who have 4 years or more of being a certified Lineman may be evaluated, and based on experience, background, and competency, may be placed in a 12 – 18 month accelerated training program. 

This position is a physically demanding position, works four, ten-hour days and requires overnight and out-of-town stays during the week near the construction site.  Depending on work location, you could be away from home as many as 200 nights per year.  This is cumulative, not consecutive nights.

 

Per Diem for-Travel expenses, hotel expenses and meals 

Option Plan I, Option 1 –Long Money

-Non-taxable to employees 

 -Amount: $166 

- To qualify, an employee must satisfy the following requirements: 

 Distance from home to assigned work location is 50 or more miles 

AND - Lodging location is near assigned work location 

AND - Lodging expense is incurred 

AND - Employee stays in the hotel room, camper, house, condo, etc. for which the expense supports 

• Amount will be adjusted annually to keep pace with the applicable “standard” per diem rates as defined by the US General Services Administration.

 

Plan I, Option 2 –Option 2

- Non-taxable to employees 

-Amount: $50 

-To qualify, an employee must satisfy the following requirements: 

- Distance from home to assigned work location is 50 or more miles 

-AND Lodging is provided by the company or paid for on employee’s p-card 

-AND Employee stays in the accommodation provided by the company

 

Plan II – “Short Money” 

- Taxable to employees 

- Amount: $26 

- If an employee does not meet Plan I requirements, they are eligible for per diem under Plan II. 

This position is covered under the Memorandum of Agreement between Georgia Power Company and the IBEW Local No. 84 which includes a pay increase every six months until you max out in your job classification if employee is meeting expectations. Currently there is also a cost-of-living increase annually.  This position is subject to call-out overtime work, scheduled overtime work, and storm restoration response.  Under the Memorandum of Agreement, candidates hired as Apprentice Lineman into Section 6B are required to fulfill a 1- year obligation before they are eligible to bid into other company positions inside Section 6 (Transmission Construction).

 

Job Requirements

Education Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent

Experience Requirements:

• It is required candidates have prior experience in the following:
  • 4 years or more as certified Lineman experience
• It is a plus for candidates to have experience in the following:
  • Transmission Lineman on voltages from 46kV TO 500kV 
  • Distribution Lineman experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Candidates must have:

• A basic mechanical and electrical aptitude or background
• A basic knowledge of hand tools
• Ability to read, understand, and follow procedures, rules, and regulations
• Ability to take instruction, direction and translate those into actions
• Ability to perform physically demanding activities while working outside in all weather conditions

It is preferred candidates have prior experience with:

• Construction machinery such as skid steers, excavators, back hoes, cranes or heavy load rigging and lifting
• Transmission Line Construction equipment and installation work to include installing, maintaining, and retiring of transmission lines on voltages from 46kV to 500kV construction skills

It is a plus for candidates to:

• Be self-motivated
• Take personal ownership of projects and assignments
• Have previously demo